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Jeremy Ross had a big impact in Thursday's 40-10 win over the Green Bay Packers despite only playing a handful of plays.

Ross played just three offensive snaps as a fill-in for Nate Burleson at slot receiver but had the Lions' longest run of the day - 24 yards on an end around - and caught the game-tying five-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford late in the second quarter.

Installed as the Lions' new kick and punt returner last week, Ross also set up Reggie Bush's go-ahead touchdown with a 35-yard punt return just before halftime. He averaged 11.5 yards on four punt returns for the game. ...